Salinas Valley Health To Kick Off Medical Adventure Camp

Media Contact: Karina Rusk
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SALINAS, CA, July 12, 2018- Salinas Valley Health (Salinas Valley Health) is kicking off its 18^th annual Medical Adventure Camp next week. The two week day camp is for children 10 to 12 years of age and provides an up close and personal look at the many career and volunteer opportunities in health care.

“Medical Adventure Camp opens up the world of healthcare to children in our community,” says Shannon Graham, Director, Volunteer & Health Career Services.

“They learn about a variety of health-related topics in interactive classes led by physicians, clinical staff and volunteers.”

Medical Adventure Camp provides positive role models and opportunities for bonding with kids of diverse backgrounds. It also exposes the students to the benefits of compassionate patient care. Student volunteers help guide the campers, while hospital staff and physicians present classes and activities.

To date, nearly 400 kids have participated in Medical Adventure Camp. Medical Adventure camp is sponsored by the Children’s Miracle Network, the hospital’s medical staff and the Service League Volunteers. This year’s camp is taking place from July 16^th-27^th from 9:30am-3:00pm.

Editor note: Spanish language news release and photos attached.

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About Salinas Valley Health
Salinas Valley Health (Salinas Valley Health) is an integrated network of health care programs, services and facilities. At the core of the System is an acute care, public district hospital licensed for 263 beds. Several distinct specializations and programs at Salinas Valley Health include the Regional Heart Program, the Comprehensive Cancer Center, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit operated in partnership with Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford, Joint Replacement Center, Regional Spine Center and Sleep Medicine Center. Salinas Valley Health features advanced imaging and diagnostic tools, including the Salinas Valley Health Advanced Imaging and the Salinas Valley Health Nancy Ausonio Breast Health Center. Salinas Valley Health employs more than 1,800 people; its medical staff includes more than 300 board-certified physicians across a range of specialties. For more information, visit www.SalinasValleyHealth.com